Established in 1902, Despatch is a global leader in high performance industrial ovens and other thermal products. A focused commitment to the electronics, healthcare, materials, transportation and industrial markets has enabled Despatch to become experts in these industries.
Manufacturers trust Despatch ovens to deliver the uniform and repeatable thermal processing
required for critical components to operate flawlessly and ensure reliable product
performance. Despatch never cuts corners, ovens are manufactured to the highest standards
and deliver invariable, uniform temperature for as long as the oven is in service.
ITW EAE Lakeville is committed to providing our customers with the finest products and
customer satisfaction through process improvement and employee involvement. We will provide
products and services that consistently exceed our customer’s expectations and any
applicable regulatory requirements. The Despatch manufacturing facility in Lakeville,
Minnesota is ISO 9001:2015 certified, ensuring a committment to continuous process
improvement and consistent quality.
ITW EAE to Showcase Latest Electronic Assembly Equipment Developments at IPC APEX Lakeville, Minnesota, February 4, 2025 – ITW EAE will be showcasing its latest developments at IPC APEX, March 18 - 20 in Anaheim. The ITW EAE booth #2400 will have MPM, Camalot, Electrovert, Vitronics Soltec and Despatch Applications Experts on hand as well as Sales and Management to answer questions and offer solutions. more
ITW EAE expands partnership with Etek Europe to Represent Despatch products in the UK and Ireland Lakeville, Minnesota, USA, November 13, 2024 – ITW EAE, announces a new partnership agreement with Etek Europe to further expand its representation and distribution network. Under this agreement, Etek Europe will represent Despatch products in the United Kingdom and Ireland. This agreement is an expansion of Etek Europe company’s representation of ITW EAE’s product line which already included MPM printers, Camalot dispensers and Electrovert wave soldering and cleaning systems in Bulgaria, Ireland, Romania, Ukraine and United Kingdom. more
Despatch Announces Expansion of LAC Lab Oven Line Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, June 4, 2024 – Responding to customer demand, Despatch is adding a new 27 cubic foot capacity model to its standard LAC lab oven line. The LAC2-27 features a small footprint to maximize lab space. The tall chamber accommodates up to 25 shelves maximum process space. A Class A version is also available for applications that include flammable solvents or large amounts of moisture removal. The LFC2-27 is designed to meet NFPA requirements with a pressure relief panel, purge timer and exhaust fan. more
Despatch Celebrates the 120th Anniversary with 200,000 Sales Milestone Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, August 19, 2022 – Despatch is celebrating 120 years in business this year. The anniversary coincides with another significant milestone, the sale of 200,000 units. From its inception in 1902, it took 20 years for Despatch to sell the first 1740 units. 120 years later, Despatch sells about that many units every year. more
Despatch Walk-In Ovens to be Delivered at Warp Speed Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, January 19, 2021 – With the COVID 19 virus ravaging the nation, the need to get vaccine manufactured at ‘warp speed’ is critical to save lives. When a vaccine manufacturer needed walk-in ovens for a drying application, lead time was a critical factor in their purchase decision. ITW EAE was able to commit to a significantly shorter lead time than competitors through our streamlined production line and some creative engineering to meet the customer’s technical requirements. more